Florida § 56.19 - Judgments upon claims of third persons.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 56.19 — Judgments upon claims of third persons., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56.19. Judgments upon claims of third persons.
Upon the verdict of the jury, the court shall enter judgment deciding the right of property, and if the verdict is for the judgment creditor, awarding a recovery by the judgment creditor from the claimant and the claimant’s sureties, of the value (as fixed by the officer, or as fixed by the jury if fixed by it) of such parts of the property as the jury may have found subject to execution that were delivered to the claimant, and awarding separately such damages as may be awarded under s. 56.18, and of all costs attending the presentation and trial of the claim.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 56.19
What does Florida Statutes § 56.19 cover?
Section 56.19 ("Judgments upon claims of third persons.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 56.19?
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